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U.S. Army Sgt. Joshua Roelle searches an abandoned house during a cordon and search in Ameriyah, Iraq, on May 14, 2007. Roelle is assigned to 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team.

Sgt. Joshua Roelle searches an abandoned house.

U.S. Army Sgt. Joshua Roelle searches an abandoned house during a cordon and search in Ameriyah, Iraq, on May 14, 2007. Roelle is assigned to 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team.

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